Looking at how to photograph in the snow

- I want to talk about snow, winter and snow,…something you think about pairing together.…And what it does for me is it simplifies…and cleans an ordinary scene or a messy scene…into something so beautiful.…Think about a scene that you have full of clutter,…weeds and different grasses and just different things…on the ground, and it's just a mess.…And all of a sudden, three feet of snow…and you just have this simple white surface,…maybe one tree, a barn, a fence, something to pair it with…and it's just magic.…

So I love to photograph snow.…And you know that reminds me of how cold it is…when I'm out in winter, and I want to talk about batteries…for a minute.…Your batteries are gonna drain in the cold,…so I like to recommend keeping them close to your body,…inside pocket, or in your vehicle.…And always carry extra, be aware of that.…All right, so now we're out, we're photographing the snow…and there's something called 18% gray,…and what your camera likes to do is it likes…to meter the scene and kind of create this neutral tone.…

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10/28/2016

Learn to make the most of winter's stark landscapes with this collection of tips and strategies for wintertime landscape photography. Justin Reznick explains where to find great winter scenes, and how to photograph snow, the northern lights, and winter wildlife. He also provides tips for staying warm and dry, keeping your gear in tip-top shape, and making your photos look even better in post.